In this lesson, you will learn about properties of exponents.

When you finish this lesson, you will be able to:

• Simplify expressions using different properties for exponents.
• Simplify expressions containing exponents of zero.
• Use the definition of a negative exponent to simplify expressions.

Here are the activities that will help you reach those goals:

• 5.1.1: Understanding Exponents
• 5.1.2: Using Product and Quotient Properties for Exponents
  • 5.1.2: Self Check
  • 5.1.2: Additional Resources
• 5.1.3: Using Zero Exponent Property and Negative Exponents
  • 5.1.3: Self Check
  • 5.1.3: Additional Resources
• 5.1.4: Using Power Properties for Exponents
  • 5.1.4: Self Check
  • 5.1.4: Additional Resources
• 5.1.5: Simplifying Exponents

After that, you'll practice and review.

• 5.1.6: Practice
• 5.1.7: Lesson Summary